[8/18(Tue) & 8/25(Tue) EVENT] Launching in Japan : Founder’s Insights

Event Overview

Your Path to Starting a Business in Japan

Thinking about starting a business in Japan?

This online seminar is for foreign founders who want to understand the basic visa pathways for starting a business in Japan, including the Startup Visa and the Business Manager Visa.

The session will introduce the Startup Visa, provide an overview of the services offered by Kanagawa Prefecture, and explain how foreign founders can take the next step toward applying through Kanagawa.

You will also hear real experiences from a foreign founder who has used a startup visa and started building a business in Japan.

[Who Should Attend]
・Foreign founders considering starting a business in Japan
・Entrepreneurs who want to understand startup visa options
・Startup and SME leaders exploring Japan market entry
・Global startup teams considering Japan as a possible business base

[What You Will Learn]
1. Which visa fits your situation?
2. How the Kanagawa Startup Visa can support your first steps in Japan?
3. How much preparation is really needed?
4. Common mistakes foreign founders make
5. What life is actually like after moving to Japan?
6. Where to get support if you decide to move forward

Program

Part 1: Startup Visa and Business Manager Visa
Part 2: Japan for Founders — Real Talk

Speakers

[Part 1] Startup Visa and Business Manager Visa

Speaker: Hirozumi Yoshida
Global Division, Tsucrea Co., Ltd.

This session will explain the basic visa pathways for foreign founders who want to start a business in Japan. He will cover the Startup Visa, the Business Manager Visa, key requirements, and the next steps for founders considering Japan. He will also introduce the Kanagawa Startup Visa and explain the general consultation and application flow for founders who are interested in applying through Kanagawa.

[Part 2] Japan for Founders — Real Talk

Guest Founder: Mr. Sharif Ahmed
CEO, Shahjalal Global Co., Ltd.

CEO and Managing Director of Shahjalal Global Co., Ltd. in Japan. With experience building travel businesses in Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Japan, he established his Japan branch in Yokohama through the startup visa program in Kanagawa. He will share his real experience of preparing for business in Japan, navigating the visa process, and taking the first steps as a foreign founder.

This session features a practical talk with a foreign founder who started a company in Japan.

Topics may include:
・Why choose Japan?
・Preparation Challenges
・Life After the Startup Visa
・Running a Business in Japan
・Helpful Support & Resources
・Advice for Future Founders

[How to Join]
This event will be held online via Zoom.
After registration, we will send the event details by email, including the Zoom URL. Please check the information in advance.
On the day of the event, please access the Zoom URL 5 minutes before the start time.

Please note that a waiting room will be enabled. You will be admitted once the host approves your entry.

[Note]
This seminar provides general information about startup visa pathways and practical founder experiences. It does not constitute legal or immigration advice.

Contact

Organizer: Kanagawa Prefecture
Operating by Tsucrea Co., Ltd.
Contact: kanagawa-startup-visa@tsucrea.com